Issue 23: The Bittersweet Issue Teaser Party in Los Angeles
Photos by Jeff Wong

Singer-songwriter Jane Lui stole the show at the Chop Suey Cafe & Lounge on May 7.

The crowd partied into the wee hours.

Former Hyphen Publisher Lisa Lee (center) and Hyphen staffer Bryan Vo (right) raffled off big prizes.

MATCHA at the Asian Art Museum in San Francisco

Renowned gamelan ensemble Sekaa Gong Taruna Mekar played excerpts from Makrokosma Bali on May 12. Photo by Quincy Stamper. 

The multimedia performance was accompanied by projected still images, soundscapes and integrated lightings. Photo by Quincy Stamper.  

Visitors viewed traditional artworks from Bali. Photos by Quincy Stamper (top) and Jay Jao (above). 

Hyphen Issue 23: The Bittersweet Issue Release Party in San Francisco
Photos by Jay Jao

Cover model Ada Wong from The Biggest Loser joined Hyphen Publisher Chris Toshiro Jocson on June 3 at 111 Minna Gallery.

Spontaneous b-boy actions wowed the crowd.

Bay Area-bred songstress Michelle Martinez sings the blues.